"Jesus does not want us to be poor and in poverty, it is something the devil wishes believers to think because he knows they will be more limited to help that way."
That is very true. The devil is the Deceiver, and we must be aware of his deception and lies.
Relevant Scripture: Matthew 10:16
“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents and harmless as doves”.